Orange and Gingerbread Waffles

Ingredients

• Orange slices - For garnish
• Maple syrup - For serving
• Butter - 2 tablespoons, melted
• Egg - 1
• Molasses - 1/4 cup
• Orange juice - 1/4 cup
• Orange zest - 1 tablespoon
• Milk - 1 1/2 cups
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Ground cinnamon - 1 teaspoon
• Ground ginger - 1 teaspoon
• Baking powder - 2 teaspoons
• All - purpose flour - 2 cups

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, and salt.
2. In a separate bowl, combine the milk, orange zest, orange juice, molasses, egg, and melted butter. Whisk until well combined.
3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.
4. Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
5. Pour the batter onto the preheated waffle iron, using the recommended amount for your specific waffle iron.
6. Close the waffle iron and cook until the waffles are golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes.
7. Remove the waffles from the iron and keep warm. Repeat with the remaining batter.
8. Serve the waffles with maple syrup and garnish with orange slices.
9. Enjoy your delicious orange and gingerbread waffles!